Fall From Grace | ENHYPEN

XVI

"Why is it always me?!" Jethro almost pouted if it wasn't for him reaching the room. He kicked the vent cover lightly, to not cause any disturbance, but with enough strength to actually remove it.

He jumped down and skillfully landed on his feet without making any sound. He looked around and, as per Michaelis's words, saw the CCTVs at the third and sixth aisle. Jethro is quick to make a beeline with a smirk.

"Motion detector camera, huh?" He mumbled under his breathe while looking at the familiar model. If it's motion detection, then Jethro could easily move pass it.

He remembered Hendryx's words from their training yesterday, You are light-footed, you float like a feather. If it wasn't for my sensitive senses, I will not be able to follow your attacks. He said with a smirk as he positioned himself to deflect Jethro's sudden attack from behind.

Jethro shakes his head. There's no time to reminisce now. After making sure his surroundings are clear, Jethro inhaled and dash towards the door.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck." He calmed his pounding heart while hiding behind a pillar. Jethro chuckled at the thought that, maybe, Michaelis uses this backdoor to escape his Father's prying eyes. Because the door is located where the CCTVs blindspots are.

He stands up and got ready to open the door when it opened by itself. And one by one, men-in-black entered, a covered... cage? behind them is what caught Jethro's attention.

"Move! Move!" Said the man while pushing the others to move faster. From where he is, Jethro just watched. His brows furrowed in annoyance, of course, because they are taking so much time.

After what it felt like forever, and after making sure that the men is finally out of sight, Jethro put the passcode and opened the door.

"What took you so long?" Theon grumbled as he entered first.

"Not my fucking fault MIB entered out of nowhere, probably restocking the wines or whatsoever." Jethro replied. After that, they all quietly walk through the hallways, avoiding the cam with Michaelis's help.

"Is this the place?" Cozen whispered. He is the one at front, while Theon is at the far back. Michaelis and Jethro in the middle.

"Yup, if we blend in naturally, no one will notice us." Michaelis said, already feeling the excitement. He misses this vibe: the neon lights, the loud noise, the smell of liquor, the smoke in the air, as well as the sweaty bodies bumping to each other as they jump to the remix that the Dj is playing.

"Are we really doing this?" Jethro asked for the nth time. He wants to back out and just roll around and let the time passes by.

"We're already here, though. Let's just get it over with." Theon replied, looking behind him to see if someone's following them. Fortunately, there is none.

They continue making their way until they reach the crowd to blend in. Michaelis did not let the chance pass by and grab a few shots as well.

"We're not here to party." Jethro grumbled as he watched the others grabbing shots one after another. They must've missed being carefree.

"Come on, Jeth, I know you missed this as well!" Michaelis grinned. He's finally back to where he belong, not for long though.

"I do not. Because unlike you, I'm actually studying on a school night, not partying." Jethro replied with a glare.

"Time's moving, let's go." Cozen said after spitting out the lime from his mouth. It is to wash out the bitter taste of tequilla he took from a random table he passed by. Beside him is Theon munching the finger food he grabbed from the counter.